12 (A)Though I have many things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak [a]face to face, so that [b]your (B)joy may be made complete.

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  1. 2 John 1:12 Lit mouth to mouth
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Final Greetings

12 Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink; instead, I hope to come to you and talk with you face to face, so that our[a] joy may be complete.(A)

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  1. 12 Other ancient authorities read your

12 Having more things to write unto you, I would not by paper and ink: for I hope that I shall be with you, and speak face to face: that your joy may be full.

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12-13 I have a lot more things to tell you, but I’d rather not use paper and ink. I hope to be there soon in person and have a heart-to-heart talk. That will be far more satisfying to both you and me. Everyone here in your sister congregation sends greetings.

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